Twisha Sharma death case: Ex-judge mother-in-law, husband to be sent to judicial custody

Bhopal: The investigation into the death of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma reached a significant stage on June 2 as a special CBI court in Bhopal considered sending her mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, and husband, Samarth Singh, to judicial custody.

The two accused were produced before the court after being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Since the agency did not seek any further custodial remand, the court was expected to remand them to judicial custody while the probe continues.

Why are Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh under investigation?

The case stems from the death of 31-year-old Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor from Noida, who was found dead at her marital home in the Katara Hills area of Bhopal on May 12, 2026.

Following her death, Twisha's family accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide. The allegations led to the registration of an FIR against Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh.

The case attracted widespread attention due to Giribala Singh's background as a retired district judge and because of allegations that Twisha had faced harassment after her marriage.

CBI reconstructs scene of death

As part of its investigation, the CBI recently carried out a reconstruction of the circumstances surrounding Twisha's death.

Investigators used a sand-filled dummy weighing approximately 80 kilograms and attached iron dumbbells to replicate body weight and balance. The exercise was conducted at the marital home to examine various aspects of the alleged suicide and verify evidence collected during the investigation.

The reconstruction formed part of the agency's effort to determine whether the physical evidence matches the version of events presented by those involved in the case.

Timeline of the case

• December 2025: Twisha Sharma married advocate Samarth Singh, the son of retired judge Giribala Singh, and moved to Bhopal after the wedding.
• May 12, 2026: Twisha was found dead at her in-laws' residence in Katara Hills. Her family alleged dowry harassment and demanded action against the accused.
• May 15: Police registered an FIR against Giribala Singh and Samarth Singh. The retired judge received interim legal relief during anticipatory bail proceedings, while Samarth remained absconding.
• May 16: A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to investigate the case.
• May 17: Twisha's family staged a protest outside the Chief Minister's residence after failing to secure a meeting with him.
• May 18: A sessions court rejected Samarth Singh's bail application, and police announced a reward for information leading to his arrest.
• May 19: Twisha's relatives demanded an independent investigation and objected to what they described as attempts to malign her reputation after death.
• May 20: Family members met the Chief Minister, who assured them that a CBI investigation would be pursued. A court also rejected a plea seeking a second post-mortem examination.
• May 22: Samarth Singh was taken into custody in Jabalpur after appearing at a district court.
• June 2: The CBI conducted a detailed reconstruction of the incident and continued questioning the accused.

What happens next?

With judicial custody likely, the focus will now shift to the CBI's forensic findings, witness statements and reconstruction results. Investigators are expected to examine whether evidence supports the allegations of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide.

The case has become one of the most closely watched investigations in Madhya Pradesh, with the victim's family continuing to seek accountability and a comprehensive probe into the circumstances surrounding Twisha Sharma's death.